#453E37 Hex Color
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#453e37 is a murky, desaturated brown that feels grounded and serious. It is better suited for moody backgrounds than as a primary accent, where it can easily appear muddy. The high contrast allows for clear white text, making it a reliable choice for UI. Pair this hex code with warm, dusty creams to prevent the overall palette from feeling too gloomy.
Questions about #453e37
What is #453e37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #453e37 is rgb(69, 62, 55), in HSL hsl(30, 11%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 73%.
Does #453e37 work well for text-heavy designs?
Using #453e37 as a background works effectively because it provides excellent contrast for white or light cream text. However, avoid using this specific brown for small, body-copy text, as its dark and murky nature can reduce legibility compared to true black or charcoal.
What colors pair best with #453e37?
Is #453e37 readable on white or black?
#453e37 has a 10.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.